The Secret Agent

The Secret Agent

5.4 | 1996-11-08 | Drama Thriller

In 1880s London, pornographic bookseller Verloc is a double agent for the Russian government, providing information to Chief Inspector Heat about a lazy anarchist organization. In order for the anarchists to be arrested, an act of terrorism must occur. So Verloc decides to set up bombs – which leads to tragedy – not only for himself but also for his family, including wife Winnie and brother-in-law, Stevie.

Featured Crew

Christopher Hampton Writer
Christopher Hampton Director
Joseph Conrad Novel
Norma Heyman Producer
Philip Glass Original Music Composer
Anushia Nieradzik Costume Design
Caroline Amies Production Design
Frank Walsh Art Direction
George Akers Editor
Denis Lenoir Director of Photography

Cast

Bob Hoskins
Bob Hoskins
Verloc
Jim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
Chief Inspector Heat
Peter Vaughan
Peter Vaughan
The Driver
Robin Williams
Robin Williams
The Professor (uncredited)
Elizabeth Spriggs
Elizabeth Spriggs
Winnie's Mother
Neville Phillips
Neville Phillips
Ticket Clark

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